Imae, Toshiaki Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B
Nicknames: Gori (short for Gorilla) High School: PL Gakuen High School
Born: 8/26/1983 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Muko, Kyoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2002-2015 [25], [8])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 193 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2002 15 25 25 0 5 3 0 0 2 8 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 .200 .200 .320
2003 5 6 6 0 2 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .333 .333 .500
2004 41 149 136 12 35 8 2 1 18 50 3 2 21 5 0 3 0 1 1 .375 .257 .295 .368
2005 132 509 461 58 143 35 3 8 71 208 10 5 62 22 4 11 4 1 16 .336 .310 .353 .451
2006 126 489 457 49 122 25 2 9 47 178 11 3 74 17 0 1 3 2 9 .310 .267 .293 .389
2007 102 338 305 32 76 14 2 9 42 121 12 4 55 13 1 3 0 0 8 .267 .249 .283 .397
2008 117 450 405 57 125 37 4 12 55 206 14 6 48 19 1 6 3 1 7 .286 .309 .344 .509
2009 113 441 409 35 101 19 2 9 60 151 12 2 60 12 0 6 2 3 17 .322 .247 .277 .369
Totals 651 2407 2204 243 609 142 15 48 296 925 62 22 329 88 6 30 12 8 59 .276 .310 .420
Biography: Started playing baseball in first grade in the Kyoto Little League. Played in Boys League in junior high as a shortstop and a pitcher, leading a Japanese all star squad to a world title as team captain when he was a ninth grader. Batted cleanup in high school. Played in one Koshien Tournament (summer 2000). Slugged 30 homers for his schoolboy career. Drafted on the third round (2001). Named MVP of a minor league all star game (2003). Had a career high 22 game hit streak in 2005. Was part of Japan's World Baseball Classic team (2006). Suffered a hand fracture n 2007, resulting in an off year. He then suffered a forearm fracture after being his by a pitch from Softbank hurdler Akio Mizuta in 2008. A very good defensive third baseman. Selected to one all star team (2006). His wife Sachiko is ten years his senior and they have one child.  Official Homepage    Sachiko's Blog  Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .730 HR:AB: 1:45.9
Debut: 4/28/2002 against Kintetsu at Osaka Dome in a ninth inning pinch hit appearance. First Hit (9/30/2002 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in the second inning off of Fumiya Nishiguchi), First Homer (8/21/2004 against Daiei at Chiba Marine Stadium in the second inning off of Yasushi Kamiuchi)
Titles: 2B (2005), Best Nine (2005), Gold Glove (2005-2008)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imai, Hiroyuki Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Tennoji High School
Born: 9/1/1933 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Nankai Doken
Birthplace: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1952-1954 [15])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 140 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1952 9 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200
1953 21 10 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .222 .222 .222
1954 6 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 36 18 17 1 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 .176 .176 .176
Biography: 
Career OPS: .352 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imai, Joji Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Chinzei High School
Born: 11/1/1956 College: Chuo University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Uto-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1982-1989 [60], [36])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 151 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1982 9 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
1983 31 10 9 10 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 1 0 0 5 3 1 .222 .300 .222
1984 52 8 6 26 1 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 15 2 0 .167 .186 .333
1985 42 7 6 12 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 4 1 .167 .167 .167
1986 46 2 2 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 17 3 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1987 36 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 2 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1988 43 1 1 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 5 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1989 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 263 31 27 83 5 0 0 0 4 6 2 0 6 2 0 0 62 21 2 .185 .241 .222
Biography: Began playing baseball in junior high while also running track. Ran 50 meters in a blazing 5.6 seconds. Tried out for Hiroshima while still in college and when he was offered a contract, he withdrew from his university squad. Was used mostly as a pinch runner during his career. Is currently president of his family's fish market business. 
Career OPS: .463 HR:AB: 1:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imai, Keigo Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Iyo High School
Born: 7/16/1974 College: Kinki University
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Iyo-gun, Ehime Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1997-1999 [17])
Hieght: 6'1" Weight: 182 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1997 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1998 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1999 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imai, Keisuke Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Chuetsu High School
Born: 5/24/1987 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2009-2015 [62])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CSA GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2009 9 13 10 1 2 0 1 0 3 4 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200 .400
Totals 9 13 10 1 2 0 1 0 3 4 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200 .400
Biography: 
Career OPS: .600 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 7/18/2009 against Yakult at Matsuda Stadium in a sixth inning relief appearance. First Hit (8/1/2009 against Yokohama at Matsuda Stadium in the third inning off Ryan Glynn, a single to center), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


 
Imai, Tsutomu Positions Played: 1B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Okaya Kogyo High School
Born: 4/29/1945 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Nagano Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1965-1969 [48]), 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 162 pounds Toei/Nittaku Home Flyers (1970-1973 [38])
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1965 15 20 19 1 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 .158 .200 .158
1966 16 15 15 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 .067 .067 .067
1967 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1968 2 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
1969 3 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333
1970 26 26 23 5 6 1 0 2 4 13 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 .261 .308 .565
1971 58 59 57 3 14 3 0 2 11 23 0 1 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 .246 .254 .404
1972 25 25 24 3 4 2 0 2 8 12 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 .167 .200 .500
1973 42 42 38 4 9 1 1 0 3 12 1 0 6 3 0 0 1 0 2 .237 .293 .316
Totals 190 195 184 17 39 7 1 6 28 66 1 2 38 8 1 0 1 0 3 .212 .242 .359
Biography: Won Eastern League homer and RBI crowns in 1965 and then took another RBI title in 1969. Ripped a pinch hit sayonara grand slam homer (8/30/1972 against Lotte at Meiji Jingu Stadium off of Osamu Nomura). 
Career OPS: .601 HR:AB: 1:30.6
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imai, Yasuo Positions Played: 1B
Nicknames: High School: Kamakura Gakuen High School
Born: 9/8/1935 College: Aoyama Gakuin University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Fujisawa, Kanazawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Toei Flyers (1959 [9])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 171 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1959 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Signed by Toei before the beginning of the 1958 season. Retired at the conclusion of the 1960 schedule. 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imai, Yutaro Positions Played: P, 1B, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Chuetsu Shogyo High School
Born: 8/4/1949 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Niigata Tetsudo Kanrikyoku
Birthplace: Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu/Orix Braves (1971-1990 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 176 pounds [21]), Daiei Hawks (1991 [31])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1971 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1972 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1973 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1974 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1975 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1976 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1977 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1978 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1979 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1980 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1981 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1982 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1983 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1984 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1985 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1986 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1987 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1988 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1989 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1990 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1991 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 453 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imaizumi, Katsuyoshi Positions Played: SS, OF
Nicknames: High School: Nichidaisan Chugakkou
Born: 1/2/1926 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Isuzu Motors
Birthplace: Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1944 [16])
Height: 5'6" Weight: 132 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1944 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imaizumi, Kiichiro Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Kiryu High School
Born: 6/24/1937 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Gumma Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1956-1959 [34])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 147 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1956 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .500 .000
1957 6 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1958 21 49 46 5 12 1 0 3 6 22 0 1 11 2 0 0 1 0 2 .261 .286 .478
1959 9 10 9 2 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 .333 .400 .333
Totals 38 67 62 7 15 1 0 3 7 25 0 1 21 4 0 0 1 1 2 .242 .284 .403
Biography: Pitched as his team's ace in two consecutive Koshien Tournaments (spring, summer 1955). Pitched a no hitter in a semi-final, only to lose the final. 
Career OPS: .687 HR:AB: 1:20.7
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imakurusu, Isao Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 7/18/1925 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Taiwan Senbaikyoku, Hoshino-gumi
Birthplace: Taiwan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Mainichi Orions (1950-1951 [3]), 
Height: 5'4" Weight: 132 pounds Kintetsu Pearls (1952-1955 [35])
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1950 63 129 111 22 28 4 1 0 7 34 7 11 11 0 7 2 2 .252 .320 .306
1951 72 225 195 22 39 6 2 0 9 49 5 22 23 2 11 4 2 .200 .291 .251
1952 80 336 287 33 61 6 1 0 14 69 4 34 44 1 9 4 3 .213 .319 .240
1953 46 86 68 8 11 0 0 0 2 11 2 8 16 0 6 8 0 .162 .321 .162
1954 32 60 50 10 14 2 0 0 4 16 3 1 7 6 0 3 1 0 .280 .351 .320
1955 60 114 104 16 19 5 0 0 2 24 3 0 15 7 0 0 7 2 1 .183 .234 .231
Totals 353 950 815 111 172 23 4 0 38 203 24 97 107 3 43 19 8 .211 .305 .249
Biography: Younger brother of Sunao Imakurusu. 
Career OPS: .554 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imakurusu, Nariyuki Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: PL Gakuen High School
Born: 5/10/1967 College: Meiji University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Settsu, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1990-1991 [57]),
Height: 5'10" Weight: 171 pounds Seibu (1997 [52])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1990 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1991 18 7 7 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .143 .143 .143
1997 14 8 7 3 2 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 .286 .375 .429
Totals 23 15 14 3 3 1 0 0 3 4 0 0 5 1 0 0 2 0 1 .214 .267 .286
Biography: Played at PL Gakuen as Kazuhiro Kiyohara and Masumi Kuwata.  Was team captain in college. Drafted on the fourth round (1989). Scouted for Yokohama after retirement. Is a relative of Sunao and Isao Imakurusu. 
Career OPS: .553 HR:AB: 1:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imakurusu, Sunao Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B
Nicknames:  High School:
Born: 11/15/1918 College: N/A
Died: 2/15/1986 Industrial League: Zen-Kagoshima, Hoshino-gumi
Birthplace: Taiwan Teams (Years and [uniform number]): Mainichi Orions (1950 [2]),
Height: 5'5" Weight: 132 pounds Nishitetsu Lions (1951-1956 [1])
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1950 100 340 312 41 74 11 1 0 17 87 10 17 17 1 20 7 7 .237 .279 .279
1951 78 310 282 31 82 10 6 0 25 104 11 12 17 0 15 6 6 .291 .331 .369
1952 117 462 404 63 117 28 5 1 26 158 14 22 42 2 23 7 10 .290 .359 .391
1953 81 248 225 21 57 7 2 2 22 74 6 13 17 0 8 8 4 .253 .306 .329
1954 110 328 285 31 76 6 1 0 22 84 12 3 5 26 2 5 4 6 .267 .329 .295
1955 79 101 89 4 23 6 0 1 11 32 1 0 5 9 0 2 0 0 2 .258 .340 .360
1956 56 59 51 0 10 1 0 0 3 11 2 0 9 6 1 0 0 1 1 .196 .281 .216
Totals 621 1848 1648 191 439 69 15 4 126 550 56 83 134 7 71 33 36 .266 .324 .334
Biography: Played in one Koshien Tournament, though as a catcher. Coached in the minors and scouted after retirement.
Career OPS: .658 HR:AB 1:412.0 
Debut: First Hit () First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imamura, Masahiro Positions Played: IF
Nicknames: High School: Taharamoto High School
Born: 8/22/1941 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Nara Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1962 [45])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 154 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1962 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Signed by Nankai before the beginning of the 1960 season. Retired at the conclusion of the 1963 schedule.
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imanaka, Shinji Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Osaka Toin High School
Born: 3/6/1971 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Monma, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1989-2001 [14])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 160 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1989 10 11 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1990 31 51 43 2 6 2 0 0 2 8 7 0 17 1 0 0 0 0 2 .140 .159 .186
1991 36 70 66 5 11 1 1 0 2 14 2 0 26 2 0 0 1 0 2 .167 .191 .212
1992 11 29 25 3 4 0 0 0 1 4 3 0 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 .160 .192 .160
1993 32 99 94 4 11 1 0 0 2 12 5 0 44 0 0 0 0 0 3 .117 .117 .128
1994 28 71 64 3 10 1 0 0 2 11 5 0 31 2 0 0 0 0 1 .156 .182 .172
1995 28 67 63 3 8 2 0 0 1 10 3 0 43 1 0 0 0 0 0 .127 .141 .159
1996 25 74 64 4 6 1 0 1 4 10 8 0 30 2 0 0 0 0 0 .094 .121 .156
1997 10 14 13 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 .077 .077 .077
1998 15 18 14 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 .143 .143 .143
1999 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2001 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 238 504 456 26 59 8 1 1 14 72 39 0 220 9 0 0 1 0 9 .129 .146 .158
Biography: 
Career OPS: .304 HR:AB: 1:456.0
Debut: 5/26/1989 against Yomiuri at Nagoya Stadium. First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imanami, Takahiro Positions Played: SS, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Heian High School
Born: 7/6/1984 College: Meiji University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kita Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2008-2009 [45])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2008 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 5 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .250 .250 .250
Totals 6 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .200 .200 .200
Biography: Played in two Koshien Tournaments (summer 2000, spring 2001). Drafted on the seventh round (2006). Is married to a former tv reporter. Still a current player. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .400 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 8/20/2008 against Lotte at Tokyo Dome in a fifth inning pinch hit appearance. First Hit (9/1/2009 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium in the seventh inning off of Yuta Omine, an infield hit toward second), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imanari, Ryota Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: Urawa Gakuin University
Born: 10/6/1987 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Fujimi, Saitama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2008-2015 [62])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 162 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2008 9 12 11 1 5 1 0 0 1 6 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 .600 .455 .500 .545
Totals 9 12 11 1 5 1 0 0 1 6 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 .600 .455 .500 .545
Biography: Father Yasuaki Imanari is a scout with Nippon Ham. Started playing baseball in kindergarten. Played Senior League ball in junior high while also playing soccer for that school. Was team captain in high school. Played in two Koshien Tournamernts. Drafted on the fourth rund (2005). Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: 1.045 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 3/25/2008 against Seibu at Sapporo Dome as a ninth inning defensive replacement. First Hit (3/26/2008 against Seibu at Sapporo Dome in the eighth inning off of Takayuki Kishi), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imanishi, Kazuo Positions Played: PH
Nicknames: High School: Ikuei High School
Born: 4/26/1946 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Nihon Netsugaku
Birthplace: Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1974 [32])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 167 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1974 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Signed outside the draft (1971). Was named MVP of the Junior all star game (1972). Became an advance scout for Hanshin after retirement. 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imanishi, Rentaro Positions Played: P, 2B
Nicknames:  High School: Naniwa Shogyo High School
Born: 9/14/1924 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Nihon Seitetsu
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Barves (1946-1949, 1953 
Height: 5'6" Weight: 127 pounds [8], [16]), Taiyo Whales (1950-1952 [18]), Toei Flyers (1954-1955 [18])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1946 35 84 77 2 23 6 0 0 11 29 0 6 7 0 1 0 .299 .357 .377
1947 47 133 121 15 23 3 1 0 9 28 4 9 8 0 0 0 .190 .240 .231
1948 54 137 123 5 27 1 0 0 7 28 2 9 11 1 3 2 .220 .289 .228
1949 52 129 118 2 19 1 0 0 7 20 4 16 7 0 0 2 .161 .208 .169
1950 41 92 85 6 21 4 0 0 8 25 1 10 6 0 1 0 3 .247 .297 .294
1951 24 32 29 2 5 0 1 0 1 7 2 4 1 0 0 0 1 .172 .200 .241
1952 17 17 16 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 .125 .176 .125
1953 8 5 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .400 .400 .400
1954 30 32 32 0 6 1 0 0 1 7 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 .188 .188 .219
1955 20 20 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 .125 .263 .125
Totals 328 681 622 34 130 16 2 0 44 150 14 64 44 1 5 5 .209 .262 .241
Biography: 
Career OPS: .503 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imaoka, Kenjiro Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B, OF
Nicknames:  High School: 
Born: 2/13/1918 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Ehime Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo Senators (1936-1938 [8])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 132 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1936S 5 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .500 .667 .500
1936F 18 38 31 9 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 7 0 3 .032 .211 .032
1937S 29 72 66 6 14 1 2 0 4 19 2 9 4 0 3 .212 .257 .288
1937F 32 92 80 6 12 3 0 0 5 15 0 14 12 0 2 .150 .261 .188
1938S 21 45 37 6 4 1 0 0 1 5 2 6 6 0 1 .108 .233 .135
1938F 36 147 132 18 30 6 1 2 13 44 6 16 9 0 5 .227 .277 .333
Totals 141 397 348 46 62 11 3 2 23 85 10 55 39 0 14 .178 .261 .244
Biography: 
Career OPS: .505 HR:AB: 1:174.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imaoka, Makoto Positions Played: 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, DH
Nicknames: Sebura-kun, Makoyan High School: PL Gakuen High School
Born: 9/11/1974 College: Toyo University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1997-2009 [7]),
Height: 6'1" Weight: 187 pounds Lotte (2010 [2])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1997 98 279 252 18 63 11 1 2 20 82 13 0 48 11 0 3 1 0 3 .250 .289 .325
1998 133 524 471 48 138 20 3 7 44 185 27 4 54 22 0 0 6 4 15 .293 .322 .393
1999 128 503 457 36 115 11 1 6 39 146 11 1 55 32 3 2 4 9 12 .252 .303 .319
2000 40 124 113 8 24 5 0 1 2 32 4 0 19 7 0 0 0 2 9 .212 .258 .283
2001 123 453 400 36 107 15 0 4 40 134 20 1 60 29 1 3 3 1 16 .268 .321 .335
2002 122 548 505 46 160 40 0 15 56 245 10 2 62 28 6 3 0 1 8 .317 .355 .485
2003 120 526 485 67 165 35 1 12 72 238 4 7 52 28 6 2 1 1 9 .427 .340 .374 .491
2004 138 632 572 87 175 29 0 28 83 288 4 4 68 48 1 4 0 2 21 .331 .306 .361 .503
2005 146 630 559 71 156 26 2 29 147 273 0 9 88 57 2 5 1 1 21 .371 .279 .346 .488
2006 59 218 204 16 45 3 2 7 29 73 0 4 42 7 0 3 1 0 13 .186 .221 .252 .358
2007 85 345 323 23 90 8 0 4 24 110 0 1 50 19 2 2 0 1 7 .198 .279 .322 .341
2008 55 186 169 15 29 3 0 7 29 53 0 3 38 13 0 1 0 0 5 .255 .172 .231 .314
2009 23 30 30 0 4 2 0 0 2 6 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 .083 .133 .133 .200
Totals 1270 4998 4540 471 1271 208 10 122 587 1865 93 36 644 301 21 28 17 22 140 .280 .326 .411
Biography: Started playing baseball in first grade. Played Senior League in junior high. Played in one Koshien Tournament (spring 1992). Won homer and RBI crowns his freshman year in college and was ultimately named to two league Best Nine squads. Was selected to the Japanese olympic team at Athens. Drafted on the first round (1996). Scored from second on a squeeze bunt (4/7/1999 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in the eighth inning). Had seven first inning leadoff jacks in 2003 to tie a Central League record. Five of those were on the first pitch. His 147 RBIs in 2005 is a team record and third most of any player all time. A notorious bad ball hitter. Had surgery on the middle finger of his throwing hand for a tendon problem that affected hisa throwing in 2006 and he hasn't been the same player since. Released at the end of the 2009 and picked up by Lotte. Selected to five all star teams (1998, 2002-2005). Wife Rie is a former model and owner of a nail salon.  Official Homepage   Rie's Blog  Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .737 HR:AB: 1:37.2
Debut: 4/8/1997 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium as a ninth inning defensive replacement. First Hit (4/9/1997 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium off of Yone, a single to left), First Homer (8/3/1997 against Yomiuri at Koshien Stadium in the eighth inning off of Masaki Saito)
Titles: Batting (2003), RBI (2005), SF (2005), Best Nine (2002-2003, 2005), Gold Glove (2003)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imazeki, Masaru Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Buso High School, Ogusu Prefectural High School
Born: 2/9/1971 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: NTT Tokyo
Birthplace: Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1993-1999 [35])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 206 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Year0 G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1993 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1994 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1995 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1996 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1997 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1998 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1999 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 114 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imazu, Mitsuo Positions Played: C, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Ozaki Prefectural bHigh School
Born: 7/8/1938 College: N/A
Died: 11/7/2005 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture Teams (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1958-1964 [36], [6], 
Height: 5'6" Weight: 149 pounds [56], [4], [2]), Hiroshima (1965-1973 [48], [6]), Hankyu Braves (1974-
Bats: Right Throws: Right 1975 [57], [31])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1958 102 278 265 20 46 10 0 3 13 65 8 1 47 4 0 0 5 5 6 .174 .185 .245
1959 32 34 34 4 5 1 1 0 2 8 0 0 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 .147 .147 .235
1960 100 163 148 11 30 8 0 0 12 38 5 0 19 9 0 1 11 5 3 .203 .253 .257
1962 56 41 39 13 8 0 01 5 11 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 3 1 .205 .205 .282
1963 101 130 119 10 21 2 2 0 7 27 4 2 10 5 0 0 1 1 1 .176 .206 .227
1964 58 131 118 10 21 6 0 1 7 30 5 1 12 7 0 0 5 2 0 .178 .222 .254
1965 81 178 162 11 27 4 0 1 13 34 3 1 25 10 0 2 3 3 3 .167 .223 .210
1966 116 340 313 30 71 12 2 1 17 90 11 0 35 13 0 3 9 4 10 .227 .264 .288
1967 115 337 308 25 57 9 1 2 20 74 9 1 31 17 0 2 13 3 10 .185 .232 .240
1968 128 446 411 39 96 19 2 7 20 140 9 1 66 25 0 0 25 18 9 .234 .277 .341
1969 115 362 336 35 63 9 0 1 11 75 6 1 39 15 0 4 19 5 8 .188 .230 .223
1970 100 207 192 12 38 6 1 1 11 49 4 0 24 11 1 0 9 9 5 .198 .241 .255
1971 55 83 72 9 15 1 0 0 8 16 2 0 7 8 1 1 2 0 4 .208 .296 .222
1972 47 63 61 7 9 0 0 0 1 9 1 0 12 1 0 0 3 2 2 .148 .161 .148
1973 73 113 108 8 21 1 2 0 7 26 2 0 14 3 1 0 5 0 1 .194 .216 .241
1974 62 82 76 12 14 0 0 0 3 14 3 0 8 3 0 0 3 2 1 .184 .215 .184
1975 48 14 14 3 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143 .143 .143
Totals 1389 3002 2776 259 544 88 11 18 157 708 74 8 361 131 3 13 114 62 64 .196 .235 .255
Biography: Pitched as high school team's ace in three Koshien Tournaments (spring, 1955, spring and summer 1956). Signed by Chunichi before the start of the 1957 season. Was converted into an infielder at his request (1958). Coached for Orix, Nippon Ham and Kintetsu after retirement. Also coached in the KBO iwth Sangbangweol. Died of lung cancer. 
Career OPS: .490 HR:AB 1:154.2 
Debut: First Hit () First Homer ()
Titles: CS (1968)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imoto, Naoki Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Tokai Kogyo High School
Born: 8/12/1976 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Shin Nittetsu Nagoya
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2001 [31])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2001 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Imoto, Takashi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Ino Shogyo High School
Born: 11/21/1950 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Kanebo Kagaku
Birthplace: Takaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1973-1982
Height: 5'10" Weight: 162 pounds [12]), Yakult (1983-1984 [21])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1973 19 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1974 35 7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1975 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1976 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1977 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1978 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1979 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1980 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1981 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1982 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1983 28 48 37 0 3 0 0 0 2 3 6 0 19 5 0 0 0 0 0 .081 .190 .081
1984 28 24 22 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 .045 .087 .045
Totals 339 80 65 1 4 0 0 0 4 4 9 0 33 6 0 0 0 0 0 .062 .141 .062
Biography: 
Career OPS: .203 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Ina, Tsutomu Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Toyokawa High School
Born: 10/1/1934 College: N/A
Died: 9/1/1984 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hoi-gun, Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya Dragons/Chunichi (1953-
Heifght: 5'9" Weight: 143 pounds 1960 [35], [17]), Hanshin (1961-1963 [20])
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1953 12 13 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1954 4 6 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333
1955 21 27 25 0 5 1 1 0 2 8 1 0 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .231 .320
1956 16 11 11 1 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 .273 .273 .273
1957 37 59 54 6 7 1 0 0 0 8 5 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 .130 .130 .148
1958 35 35 30 3 6 1 0 1 3 10 4 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .333
1959 57 98 92 7 21 7 1 1 7 33 2 0 33 4 0 0 0 0 1 .228 .260 .359
1960 30 18 15 0 2 0 1 0 0 4 2 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 .133 .188 .267
1961 30 27 23 1 5 1 0 0 0 6 1 0 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 .217 .308 .261
1962 21 20 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 1 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .000 .053 .000
1963 10 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 273 317 289 20 51 11 3 2 13 74 17 0 93 11 0 0 0 2 1 .176 .207 .256
Biography: 
Career OPS: .463 HR:AB: 1:144.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Inaba, Atsunori Positions layed: 1B, CF, RF, DH
Nicknames:  High School: Chukyo High School
Born: 8/3/1972 College: Hosei University
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Nishi Kasugai-gun, Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1995-2004 [41]), Nippon Ham 
Height: 6'0" Weight: 173 pounds (2005-2010 [41])
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SP K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1995 67 248 215 22 66 10 0 8 40 100 2 1 33 25 2 5 3 2 5 .307 .390 .465
1996 125 496 436 63 135 26 3 11 53 200 7 7 66 38 0 8 9 5 9 .310 .391 .459
1997 130 494 439 71 117 24 4 21 65 212 10 1 67 37 4 7 9 6 6 .267 .333 .483
1998 88 280 259 29 72 17 2 5 23 108 2 1 42 13 1 6 4 2 2 .279 .327 .419
1999 68 142 132 15 35 11 1 2 22 54 1 1 26 7 2 1 3 1 3 .265 .305 .409
2000 87 290 274 36 77 13 0 11 30 123 4 2 42 8 0 2 0 0 2 .281 .304 .449
2001 138 601 527 94 164 32 5 25 90 281 13 2 89 43 0 16 5 4 6 ,311 .379 .533
2002 116 488 448 59 119 19 3 10 39 174 8 4 77 21 1 7 3 1 2 .266 .306 .388
2003 69 289 260 46 71 8 3 11 30 118 3 1 48 18 0 7 4 1 6 .267 .273 .336 .454
2004 135 473 437 61 116 20 3 18 45 196 5 2 85 23 2 6 6 3 3 .276 .265 .310 .449
2005 127 441 414 55 112 28 4 15 54 193 1 1 82 21 2 4 3 3 5 .323 .271 .311 .466
2006 128 518 473 66 145 20 2 26 75 247 6 2 74 27 2 10 5 5 6 .289 .307 .355 .522
2007 137 579 527 61 176 39 0 17 87 266 0 4 69 35 7 13 6 3 10 .350 .334 .387 .505
2008 127 513 448 71 135 25 5 20 82 230 0 5 85 56 9 4 2 3 9 .304 .301 .380 .513
2009 135 587 500 78 150 37 4 17 85 246 2 6 96 65 11 14 5 1 4 .305 .300 .391 .492
Totals 1677 6439 5788 827 1690 329 39 217 820 2748 64 40 981 437 43 110 67 40 78 .292 .351 .475
Biography: Started playing baseball in first grade. Pitched while playing in Senior League. Slugged 50 homers in high school. Played against then Yakult manager Katsuya Nomura's son Katsunori in college and that is how he got noticed. Drafted on the third round (1994). A notorious lowball hitter. Saved Terry Bross' no hitter with a diving catch on a Masahiro Kawai liner to right (9/9/1995 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome). Cracked ten hits in the 1997 Japan Series, the most ever for a five game championship series. Had elbow cartilage surgery and arthroscopinc shoulder surgery (1998).. Pinch hit walkoff homer (5/30/1999 against Yomiuri at Toda with one out in the ninth off of Shinichiro Minami). Walkoff grand slam (5/31/2001 against Yomiuri at Meiji Jingu Stadium off of Tsuyoshi Jobe in the bottom of the ninth). Was named Yakult's team MVP (2001). Was Japan Series MVP (2006). Battled a hip problem through the 2008 campaibn and still put up near MVP numbers. Was named team captain for the 2009 season, leading them to the Japan Series. 100th homer (6/12/2003 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome off of Masumi Kuwata in the second inning,). Two five hit games (7/17/2004 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome and 9/21/2007 against Orix at Sapporo Dome). Has lead his league in outfield assists three times (2001-2005-2006). 1000th game (9/9/2004 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium, the 398th man to that mark). 1500th game (7/15/2008 against Rakuten at Tokyo Dome in a ninth inning pinch hit appearance). Selected to five all star teams (1997, 2001, 2007-2009). Inside the park homer (8/24/2006 against Rakuten at Miyagi Prefectural Stadium in the fourth inning, a three run shot to center). 1500th hit (7/15/2008 against Rakuten at Tokyo Dome in the ninth inning, a pinch hit knock). 200th homer (9/27/2008 against Seibu at Sapporo Dome in the first inning off of Takayuki Kishi, a two run jack to right). Selected to Japan's olympic baseball squad at Peking (2008). Selected to Japan's WBC contingent, batting .318 (2009). Married to wife Keiko and has a son.His hobby is listening to music and he drives a Mercedes. Has also reportedly had Lasik surgery. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Careeer OPS: 826 HR:AB: 1:26.7 Cycle (7/1/2003 against Yokohama at Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, the 56th man to do that; also, he achieved it by fifth inning, the quickest ever in a game and it was called due to rain, the first man ever to garner a cycle in that circimstance)
Debut: 6/21/1995 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium as the starting rightfielder, finishing the day with three hits. First Hit (6/21/1995 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium, homering off of Makoto Kito in the second inning with a man on in his first pro at bat), First Homer (6/21/1995 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium off of Makoto Kitoin the second inning  with a man on in his first pro at bat)
Titles: Batting (2007), Hits (2007), 2B (2007), 3B (2001), IBB (2009), HBP (2001), Best Nine (2001, 2006-2009), Gold Glove (2006-2009)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Inaba, Ikuzo Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Chukyo Shogyo High School
Born: 7/12/1928 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Shin Toho
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishi Nihon Pirates (1950 [15])
Height: 5'6" Weight: 123 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1950 3 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .333 .333 .333
Totals 3 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .333 .333 .333
Biography: 
Career OPS: .666 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Inaba, Mitsuo Positions Played: P, OF, DH
Nicknames:  High School: Shimizu Kogyo High School
Born:  10/2/1948 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Nihon Keikinzoku
Birthplace: Shimizu, Shizuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1971-1976 [19]), 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 147 pounds Hankyu Braves (1977-1983 [18])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1971 24 17 15 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 .067 .176 .067
1972 38 90 80 3 14 2 0 0 2 16 6 0 33 4 0 0 0 0 1 .175 .214 .200
1973 34 49 42 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 17 4 0 0 0 1 0 .048 .130 .048
1974 30 33 30 2 7 0 0 0 0 7 1 0 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 .233 .281 .233
1975 34 43 40 0 10 0 0 0 1 10 1 0 15 2 0 0 0 0 1 .250 .286 .250
1976 33 20 19 0 3 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .158 .158 .158
1977 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1978 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1979 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1980 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1981 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1982 22 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1983 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 346 253 227 6 37 2 0 0 5 39 12 0 85 14 0 0 0 1 3 .163 .212 .172
Biography: 
Career OPS: .384 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Inada, Naoto Positions Played: 1B, 2B, SS, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Koryo High School
Born: 11/6/1979 College: Komazawa University
Died: Industrial League: NKK, JFE Nishi Nihon
Birthplace: Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2006-2009 [5]),
Height: 5'9" Weight: 167 pounds Yokohama (2010 [32])
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2006 38 72 63 5 17 3 2 0 3 24 4 1 14 3 0 1 0 0 1 .214 .270 .309 .381
2007 83 175 160 15 44 2 1 0 14 48 8 2 23 5 1 0 0 1 3 .204 .275 .293 .300
2008 99 211 185 10 41 1 1 0 12 44 18 0 13 6 1 2 3 0 2. .216 .222 .254 .238
2009 65 67 65 4 18 3 0 0 7 21 0 0 7 2 0 0 1 0 1 .235 .277 .299 .323
Totals 280 525 473 34 120 9 4 0 36 137 30 3 57 16 2 3 4 1 7 .254 .281 .290
Biography: Pitched through junior high before going to shortstop in high school. Drafted on the fifth round (2003). Batted over .400 in pinch hit duty in 2009. Traded to Yokohama during the 2009 offseason. Excellent speed. Referemce: Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: 571 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 6/18/2006 against Hiroshima at Sapporo Dome in a ninth inning pinch running appearance. First Hit (7/1/2006 against Rakuten at Sapporo Dome in the eighth inning off of Yasuhiro Ichiba, a double in his first pro plate appearance), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Inagaki, Hiroaki Positions Played: P, 1B
Nicknames:  High School: Nishio High School
Born: 3/12/1936 College: Aichi University
Died:  Industrial League: Shin Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Nagoya
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kokutetsu Swallows (1961-1964 
Height: 5'9" Weight: 143 pounds [12])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1961 26 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .250 .250
1962 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1963 8 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1964 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 40 6 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .167 .167 .167
Biography: 
Career OPS: .334 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Inagaki, Masao Positions Played: 1B, 2B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Tsurumi High School
Born: 8/19/1935 College: Chiba University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture Teams (Years and [uniform number]): Toei Flyers (1957-1964 [11])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 154 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1957 29 57 49 3 10 1 0 1 3 14 1 0 9 7 0 0 2 1 2 .204 .304 .286
1958 42 118 104 10 21 5 1 0 8 28 4 2 12 7 0 1 1 1 6 .202 .254 .269
1959 105 265 250 20 57 6 3 4 29 81 1 2 36 9 0 3 3 3 7 .228 .261 .324
1960 102 331 297 32 80 8 3 2 21 100 7 2 31 21 0 4 13 5 4 .269 .324 .337
1961 98 229 214 24 52 11 3 2 17 75 2 0 41 12 1 1 3 2 6 .243 .286 .350
1962 71 139 123 14 27 1 0 2 12 34 6 2 17 7 2 1 2 1 0 .220 .252 .276
1963 71 155 146 9 25 6 0 1 9 34 3 0 22 4 1 2 0 0 5 .171 .204 .233
1964 17 31 26 3 7 1 0 1 3 11 0 0 4 4 0 1 1 0 1 .269 .387 .423
Totals 535 1325 1209 115 279 39 10 13 102 377 24 8 172 71 4 13 25 13 31 .231 .279 .312
Biography: Was an outfielder in high school. Became a company president after retirement. 
Career OPS: .591 HR:AB 1:93.0 
Debut: First Hit () First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Inagaki, Sadao Positions Played: P, 1B, 2B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Takamatsu Chugakkou
Born: 4/18/1923 College: Chuo University 
Died: Industrial League: Kotohira Dentetsu
Birthplace: Kagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Mainichi Orions (1952-1954 [31])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 156 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1952 6 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1953 22 53 51 1 11 3 1 0 5 16 1 3 1 0 1 0 2 .216 .231 .314
1954 43 65 59 5 15 2 0 0 8 17 0 0 7 6 0 0 0 2 .254 .323 .288
Totals 71 122 114 6 26 5 1 0 13 33 1 11 7 0 1 0 4 228 .273 .289
Biography:
Career OPS: .562 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Inagaki, Tadayoshi Positions Played: P, 1B, 2B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Okazaki Kogyo High School
Born: 10/12/1939 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daimai Orions (1958-1962 [38])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 160 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1958 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1960 16 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1962 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 26 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Inagawa, Goichi Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: Kiryu Chugakkou
Born: 1/11/1920 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Zen-Kiryu
Birthplace: Kiryu, Gumma Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyu Flyers (1950 [5])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 140 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1950 14 21 20 2 4 0 0 0 1 4 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 .200 .238 .200
Totals 14 21 20 2 4 0 0 0 1 4 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 .200 .238 .200
Biography:
Career OPS: .438 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Inagawa, Makoto Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Shuyukan High School
Born: 7/25/1936 College: Rikkyo University
Died:  Industrial League: Fujitetetsu Muroran
Birthplace: Manchuria Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1962-1968 [15])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 143 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1962 55 55 48 2 5 0 0 0 0 5 6 0 14 1 0 0 0 0 1 .104 .122 .104
1963 54 118 105 11 13 0 0 0 2 13 9 0 30 4 0 0 0 0 0 .124 .156 .124
1964 55 107 89 2 16 2 0 0 8 18 11 1 23 6 0 0 0 0 0 .180 .229 .202
1965 55 70 65 1 4 0 0 0 1 4 5 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 2 .062 .062 .062
1966 43 52 50 3 9 1 0 0 1 10 2 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 .180 .180 .200
1967 29 16 16 0 3 0 1 0 3 5 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 .188 .188 .313
1968 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 304 418 373 19 50 3 1 0 15 55 33 1 102 11 0 0 0 0 3 .134 .158 .147
Biography: 
Career OPS: .305 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Inamine, Homare Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Okinawa Suisan High School
Born: 10/21/1980 College: Tokyo Nogyodai Abashiri
Died: Industrial League:
Birthplace: Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]) Daiei Hawks/Softbank (2003-2007 [60])
Height: 5'5" Weight: 143 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2003 2 8 8 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .250 .250 .250
2004 13 26 24 2 3 1 0 0 1 4 2 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167 .125 .125 .167
2005 41 54 45 9 10 4 1 0 4 16 3 1 10 5 1 0 5 1 0 .125 .222 .294 .356
2006 26 65 56 4 11 2 2 0 4 17 3 1 11 4 0 0 1 1 1 .231 .196 .246 .304
2007 10 10 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 92 163 142 17 26 7 3 0 9 39 9 2 39 9 1 0 8 2 1 .183 .227 .275
Biography: Cousin of Shigeo Inamine. Played in two Koshien Tournaments (spring, summer 1998). Won three Hokkaido Big Six University League batting titles and was named to six Best Nine squads. He hit .385 and stole 40 baes for his career in that circuit. Drafted on the eighth round (2002). Tried switch hitting in 2005, but went back to hitting just lefty in 2006. 
Career OPS: .502 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 10/3/2003 against Orix in a start at second base. First Hit (10/3/2003 against Orix at Kobe Green Stadium in the fifth inning off of Kato, a single to center), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame INduction: N/A


Inamine, Shigeo Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Tokaidai Sagami High School
Born: 8/13/1978 College: Tokai University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]):Yokohama (2001-2006 [39], [38])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 160 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2001 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2003 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 10/11/2001 against Chunichi. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A